1871 $3, CAM PR(PCGS#88034)

Spring 2022 U.S. Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

3103

等级

PR64CAM

价格

351,509

详细说明

Phenomenal Proof 1871 Three-Dollar Gold Rarity Ex Garrett With an Unbroken Provenance to 1883 1871 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. JD-1, the only known dies. Rarity-6+. Proof-64 Cameo (PCGS). CAC. This numismatic treasure is making only its third market appearance since it was acquired by T. Harrison Garrett in 1883. Vivid medium gold surfaces reveal a tinge of pale pink iridescence. The field to device contrast is bold, as befits the CAM designation from PCGS, and the strike is full with razor sharp detail to even the most intricate design elements. Solid Choice quality and impressive originality assured CAC approval for this beautiful specimen. From a mintage of 30 Proofs of the date John W. Dannreuther (2018) estimates that just 12 to 14 specimens are extant at all levels of preservation. The number available for private ownership is even more limited since three examples are impounded, one each in the Harry Bass Core Collection, the National Numismatic Collection at the Smithsonian Institution, and the American Numismatic Society's holdings. Market appearances are few and far between, and this is only our second offering for the issue since 2009. As with the Proof 1869 offering above, this Proof 1871 $3 gold was part of the Garrett Collection from 1883 to 1976, after which it became a highlight in the Huberman Collection, offered here. A very important opportunity for advanced gold enthusiasts that is sure to attract spirited bidding. Provenance: From the Huberman Collection. Earlier ex Bangs & Co.'s Hebbeard Sale, April 1883, lot 382, a complete 1871 gold Proof set, dollar through double eagle; T. Harrison Garrett, to Robert and John Work Garrett, by descent, 1888; Robert Garrett interest to John Work Garrett, 1919; transfer completed 1921; John Work Garrett to The Johns Hopkins University, by gift, 1942; our (Stack's) sale of the John Work Garrett Collection for The Johns Hopkins University, March 1976, lot 443. Stack's lot tag included. PCGS Population: 1; 1 finer in this category (Proof-65 Cameo). CAC Population: 1; 1. PCGS# 88034. NGC ID: 28AB. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA. Click here to see Coins in Motion.[“Coins]